NHL Surprise Moves: Could Stuart Skinner and Dougie Hamilton Be the Game-Changers This Season?
Okay, so here’s the thing about Stuart Skinner that’s been rattling around in my mind lately — the guy’s been an absolute bargain for the Edmonton Oilers, cruising under the radar at a modest $2.6 million cap hit. But, with his contract ticking down and that dreaded UFA status looming after next season, the Oilers are staring down a pretty tough call. Now, if you stack Skinner’s stats and playoff experience next to someone like Lukas Dostal — who snagged a solid five-year, $6.25 million deal with the Ducks — you start to piece together a pretty compelling story. It’s not just about who’s better between the pipes (that debate’s for another day), it’s about the trajectory Skinner’s on — one that’s almost certainly going to surpass that $6 million mark. And hey, if Skinner rocks a stellar season? That number might just spiral even higher, whether Edmonton keeps him or he finds a new home elsewhere. Interesting times ahead, to say the least. LEARN MORE
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